Fighter with a Twist to it.

Fred.Rowe

Fred.Rowe

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I cannot remember what species sported the horn that was used in this handle. It was a gift and if I recall, there was some doubt expressed by the giver. I would be interested to know, from whence it came. What do you think it might be?

The clay hardened W2 blade is 7 inches long; overall, the knife measures 12 inches.
The handle was made with: [mystery horn], 416 stainless, green casting resin with green metal flake added. buffalo horn and stainless mosaic pin.

Happy to answer any questions, Fred :D

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very nice, not sure what the material is, but it looks really sweet.
 
nice knife fred. looks clean and simple. i think steelglint's right about it being a Gemsbok. was there a tip on that horn?
 
Yes, it is gemsbok. Would have been a long horn, starts curly at the base, then eventually goes smooth.

Different from springbok, which is curvy. Gemsbok is staight.

Also different from blesbok, which is a larger version of springbok.


Nice handle! :thumbup:
 
Very nice knife. I would guess the handle could be Topi if it is not Gemsbok. I have a set of Topi horns at home, and it looks very similar. I have been wondering what the best use of the horns would be, and I think that might be it.
-Mike
 
yes thats very close to gemsbok but I want to say its probably blackbuck antelope, yeah looking at it again I am almost positive its they way it curls I'm a taxidermist I've seen it a thousand times blackbuck is a highfence animal alot of them in texas they came from india
 
Beautiful knife indeed ! Lots of character . I would bet the picture did not get all what is there to see.

Floyd
 
fred that is a beautiful knife!,the eventual owner of that one is gonna have a big ole' grin!(wish it was me!)
 
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